antonyms
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Antonyms
Section 1
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
1. DEARA.Priceless B.FreeC.Worthless D.CheapAnswer: Option D2. FLAGITIOUSA.Innocent B.VapidC.Ignorant D.Frivolous
Answer: Option A3. LIABILITYA.Property B.AssetsC.Debt D.Treasure
Answer: Option B4. VIRTUOUS
A.Wicked
B.Corrupt
C.Vicious D.Scandalous
Answer: Option A5. ENCOURAGEA.Dampen B.DisapproveC.Discourage D.Warn
Answer: Option C6. MORTALA.Divine B.ImmortalC.Spiritual D.Eternal
Answer: Option B7. LEND
A.Borrow
B.Cheat
C.Pawn D.Hire
Answer: Option A8. COMICA.Emotional B.TragicC.Fearful D.Painful
A
B
A
C
B
A
Answer: Option B9. ADDITIONA.Division B.EnumerationC.Subtraction D.Multiplication
Answer: Option C10. MINOR
A.Big B.Major
C.Tall D.Heavy
Answer: Option B11. REPELA.Attend B.Concentrate
C.Continue D.Attract
Answer: Option D12. ARTIFICIAL
A.Red B.Natural
C.Truthful D.Solid
Answer: Option B13. CAPACIOUSA.Limited B.CaringC.Foolish D.Changeable
Answer: Option A14. PROVOCATIONA.Vocation B.PacificationC.Peace D.Destruction
Answer: Option B15. METICULOUSA.Mutual B.Shaggy
C.Meretricious D.Slovenly
Answer: Option D16. ABLEA.Disable B.InableC.Unable D.Misable
B
C
B
D
B
A
B
D
Answer: Option C17. COMFORTA.Uncomfort B.MiscomfortC.Discomfort D.None Of These
Answer: Option C18. GAINA.Loose B.FallC.Lost D.Lose
Answer: Option D19. SYNTHETIC
A.Affable B.Natural
C.Plastic D.Cosmetic
Answer: Option B20. ACQUITTEDA.Freed B.Burdened
C.Convicted
D.Entrusted
Answer: Option C21. STRINGENTA.General B.VehementC.Lenient D.Magnanimous
Answer: Option C22. FLIMSYA.Frail B.FilthyC.Firm D.Flippant
Answer: Option C23. BUSYA.Occupied B.EngrossedC.Relaxed D.Engaged
Answer: Option C24. ADAPTABLEA.Adoptable B.FlexibleC.Yielding D.Rigid
Answer: Option D
C
C
D
B
C
C
C
C
D
25. LOVEA.Villainy B.HatredC.Compulsion D.Force
Answer: Option B26. BALANCEA.Disbalance B.MisbalanceC.Debalance D.Imbalance
Answer: Option D27. RELINQUISHA.Abdicate B.RenounceC.Posses D.Deny
Answer: Option C28. MOUNTAINA.Plain B.PlateauC.Precipice D.Valley
Answer: Option D29. FICKLEA.Courageous B.Sincere
C.Steadfast
D.Humble
Answer: Option C30. PERENNIALA.Frequent B.RegularC.Lasting D.Rare
Answer: Option D31. RARELYA.Hardly B.DefinatelyC.Frequently D.Periodically
Answer: Option D32. STARTLEDA.Amused B.RelaxedC.Endless D.Astonished
Answer: Option B33. ADHERENTA.Detractor B.EnemyC.Alien D.Rival
B
D
C
D
C
D
D
B
Answer: Option B34. QUIESCENT
A.Indifferent
B.Troublesome
C.Weak D.Unconcerned
Answer: Option A35. CONDENSE
A.Expand
B.Distribute
C.Interpret D.Lengthen
Answer: Option A36. BENIGNA.Malevolent B.SoftC.Friendly D.Unwise
Answer: Option A37. OBSCUREA.Implicit B.ObnoxiousC.Explicit D.Pedantic
Answer: Option C38. HYPOCRITICAL
A.Gentle B.Sincere
C.Amiable D.Dependable
Answer: Option B39. EVASIVEA.Free B.HonestC.Liberal D.Frank
Answer: Option B40. INDUSTRIOUS
A.Indifferent B.Indolent
C.Casual D.Passive
Answer: Option B41. EXTRICATEA.Manifest B.PalpableC.Release D.Entangle
B
A
A
A
C
B
B
B
Answer: Option D42. LUCIDA.Glory B.Noisy
C.Obscure
D.Distinct
Answer: Option C43. INSIPIDA.Tasty B.StupidC.Discreet D.Feast
Answer: Option A44. OBEYING
A.Ordering
B.Following
C.Refusing D.Contradicting
Answer: Option A45. VICTORIOUSA.Defeated B.AnnexedC.Destroyed D.Vanquished
Answer: Option A46. COMMISSIONEDA.Started B.ClosedC.Finished D.Terminated
Answer: Option D47. VANITY
A.Pride B.Humility
C.Conceit D.Ostentious
Answer: Option B48. ZENITHA.Acme B.TopC.Nadir D.Pinnacle
Answer: Option C49. TANGIBLE
A.Ethereal
B.Concrete
C.Actual D.Solid
D
C
A
A
A
D
B
C
Answer: Option A50. REPRESS
A.Inhibit B.Liberate
C.Curb D.Quell
Answer: Option B51. EPILOGUE
A.Dialogue B.Prelude
C.Post script D.Epigram
Answer: Option B52. FRAUDULENTA.Candid B.DirectC.Forthright D.Genuine
Answer: Option D53. LOQUACIOUS
A.Reticent
B.Talkative
C.Garrulous D.Verbose
Answer: Option A54. NIGGARDLYA.Frugal B.Thrifty
C.Stingy D.Generous
Answer: Option D55. PERTINENTA.Irrational B.Irregular
C.Insistent D.Irrelevant
Answer: Option D56. FAINT-HEARTEDA.Warm-hearted B.Full-blooded
C.Hot-blooded D.Stout-hearted
Answer: Option D57. VIOLENT
A
B
B
D
A
D
D
D
A.Humble B.HarmlessC.Gentle D.Tame
Answer: Option C58. STATIONARYA.Active B.MobileC.Rapid D.Busy
Answer: Option B59. HONORARYA.Dishonorable B.Reputed
C.Paid
D.Official
Answer: Option C60. COMMONA.Rare B.SmallC.Petty D.Poor
Answer: Option A61. FRUGALA.Copious B.ExtravagantC.Generous D.Ostentatious
Answer: Option B62. MALICIOUSA.Kind B.Boastful
C.Generous
D.Indifferent
Answer: Option C63. FAMILIARA.Unpleasant B.Dangerous
C.Friendly D.Strange
Answer: Option D64. PRELIMINARYA.Final B.FirstC.Secondary D.Initial
Answer: Option A65. DOUBTFULA.Famous B.Certai
C
B
C
A
B
C
D
A
nC.Fixed D.Important
Answer: Option B66. REMISSA.Forgetful B.WatchfulC.Dutiful D.Harmful
Answer: Option C67. INDISCREETA.Reliable B.Honest
C.Prudent
D.Stupid
Answer: Option C68. FRESHA.Faulty B.Sluggish
C.Disgraceful D.Stale
Answer: Option D69. ANNOYA.Praise B.RejoiceC.Please D.Reward
Answer: Option C70. TRANSPARENTA.Semi-transparent B.Muddy
C.Opaque
D.Dark
Answer: Option C71. REVEALEDA.Denied B.ConcealedC.Ignored D.Overlooked
Answer: Option B72. EXTRAVAGANCEA.Luxury B.Poverty
C.Economy
D.Cheapness
Answer: Option C73. CROWDED
B
C
C
D
C
C
B
C
A.Busy B.CongestedC.Quiet D.Deserted
Answer: Option D74. SHRINKA.Contract B.SpoilC.Expand D.Stretch
Answer: Option D75. ENMITYA.Important B.Unnecessary
C.Friendship
D.Likeness
Answer: Option C76. EXODUS
A.Influx
B.Home-coming
C.Return D.Restoration
Answer: Option A77. CULPABLEA.Defendable B.BlamelessC.Careless D.Irresponsible
Answer: Option A78. SUBSERVIENTA.Aggressive B.Straightforward
C.Dignified
D.Supercilious
Answer: Option C79. AWAREA.Uncertain B.IgnorantC.Sure D.Doubtful
Answer: Option B80. GRACEFULA.Rough B.ExpertC.Miserable D.Awkward
Answer: Option A81. AUTONOMYA.Slavery B.Subordination
D
D
C
A
A
C
B
A
C.Dependence D.Submissiveness
Answer: Option C82. NADIRA.Modernity B.ZenithC.Liberty D.Progress
Answer: Option B83. CONCEDE
A.Object B.Refuse
C.Grant D.Accede
Answer: Option B84. SUPPRESSA.Encourage B.GrowC.Praise D.Permit
Answer: Option B85. FAMOUS
A.Disgraced B.Notorious
C.Evil D.Popular
Answer: Option B86. EXPANDA.Contract B.CondenseC.Congest D.Conclude
Answer: Option B87. ARROGANTA.Polite B.CowardlyC.Meek D.Gentlemanly
Answer: Option A88. ENORMOUSA.Soft B.AverageC.Tiny D.Weak
Answer: Option C89. URBANEA.Illiterate B.BackwardC.Discourteous D.Orthodox
C
B
B
B
B
B
A
C
C
Answer: Option C90. HOSTILITYA.Courtesy B.Hospitality
C.Relationship D.Friendliness
Answer: Option D91. BELITTLEA.Praise B.FlatterC.Exaggregate D.Adore
Answer: Option C92. HAPLESSA.Cheerful B.Consistent
C.Fortunate
D.Shapely
Answer: Option C93. HAPHAZARDA.Fortuitous B.IndifferentC.Deliberate D.Accidental
Answer: Option C94. GREGARIOUS
A.Antisocial
B.Glorious
C.Horrendous D.Similar
Answer: Option A95. VALUABLEA.Invaluable B.WorthlessC.Inferior D.Lowly
Answer: Option B96. ABSOLUTEA.Deficient B.FaultyC.Limited D.Scarce
Answer: Option C97. CONFESS
A.Deny
B.Refuse
C.Contest D.Contend
D
C
C
C
A
B
C
A
Answer: Option A98. GULLIBLEA.Incredulous B.FickleC.Easy D.Stylish
Answer: Option A99. HIRSUTEA.Scaly B.BaldC.Erudite D.Quiet
Answer: Option B100. HINDRANCEA.Aid B.PersuasionC.Cooperation D.Agreement
Answer: Option A101. ALIENA.Native B.DomiciledC.Natural D.Resident
Answer: Option A102. DENSITYA.Rarity B.IntelligenceC.Clarity D.Brightness
Answer: Option A103. DEFIANCEA.Anxiety B.ObedienceC.Suspicion D.Dismay
Answer: Option B104. BASEA.Climax B.Height
C.Top
D.Roof
Answer: Option C105. PATCHY
A.Attractive B.Uniform
C.Simple D.Clear
Answer: Option B106. EQUANIMITY
A
B
A
A
A
B
C
B
A.Resentment B.DubiousnessC.Duplicity D.Excitement
Answer: Option D107. ESSENTIAL
A.Extra
B.Noughts
C.Minors D.Trivial
Answer: Option A108. IMPASSE
A.Resurgence B.Breakthrough
C.Continuation D.Combination
Answer: Option B109. SACROSANCTA.Irreligious B.Unethical
C.Irreverent D.Unholy
Answer: Option D
110. HOLLOW
A.Filled B.Solid
C.Strong D.Substantial
Answer: Option B
Section 2
1. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.A.
pleasant B.encouraging
C.auspicious
D.favorable
Answer: Option C2. He spoke against corruption with zeal.
D
A
B
D
B
A.
indifference B.calmness
C.despair D.passiveness
Answer: Option A
3. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A.
frightened B.jolted
C.astonished D.saddened
Answer: Option D
4. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.
A.
clarity
B.precision
C.definiteness D.specificity
Answer: Option A
5. The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to the company.
A.
loss B.liability
C.drag D.handicap
Answer: Option B
6. He is extremely intelligent but proud.
A.
dull B.weak
C.ignorant D.simple
Answer: Option A
7. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
A.
helpful B.understanding
C.quiet D.hostile
Answer: Option D
8. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.
A.
internal B.spiritual
C.psychic D.celestial
Answer: Option B
9. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
A.
disapproved B.misunderstood
C.praised D.welcomed
Answer: Option A
10. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
A.
indigence B.opulence
C.sorrow D.exuberance
Answer: Option A
11. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
A.
sincerity B.animosity
C.curiosity D.prosperity
Answer: Option D
12. History abounds in instances of courage.
A.
shines B.lacks
C.suffices D.fails
Answer: Option B
13. He abandoned his family.
A.
supported B.encouraged
C.pleased D.saved
Answer: Option A
14. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.
A.
wanting B.willing
C.anxious D.eager
Answer: Option B
15. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.
A.
invasion B.entry
C.immigration D.expulsion
Answer: Option C
16. In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation while entertaining friends.
A.
miserliness
B.simplicity
C.purity D.innocence
Answer: Option A
17. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy.
A.
aggressiveness B.attractiveness
C.mealiness
D.boorishness
Answer: Option C
18. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
A.
discarding B.boarding
C.collecting D.saving
Answer: Option D
19. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
A.
healthy B.cheerful
C.insipid D.appealing
Answer: Option B
20. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent levity.
A.
seriousness B.solemnity
C.religiosity D.gravity
Answer: Option D
21. This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A.
casual B.inadequate
C.indifferent D.superficial
Answer: Option D
22. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
A.
converse B.pervert
C.covert
D.contrived
Answer: Option C
23. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.
A.
a complete B.a preplanned
C.a permanent D.a proscribed
Answer: Option B
24. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.
A.
important B.relevant
C.significant D.essential
Answer: Option B
25. I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses
A.
admire
B.respect
C.applaud D.appreciate
Answer: Option A
26. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man.
A.
pride B.insolence
C.arrogance D.conceit
Answer: Option C
27. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.
A.
despondency B.misery
C.disappointment D.despair
Answer: Option D
28. It was done in a haphazard manner.
A.
planned
B.excellent
C.extraordinary D.designed
Answer: Option A
29. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.
A.
postpone B.defer
C.adjourn D.delay
Answer: Option D
30. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to research.
A.
disagreeable for
B.inconvenient for
C.unpleasant for D.unsuitable for
Answer: Option A
31. He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across.
A.
shortsighted B.reckless
C.inconsiderate D.injudicious
Answer: Option B
32. The members thought that the task was feasible.
A.
impractical B.impossible
C.difficult D.impracticable
Answer: Option A
33. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.
A.
courteous B.flexible
C.soft D.lively
Answer: Option B
34. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.
A.
disciplined B.naive
C.strict D.loose
Answer: Option B
35. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.
A.
forgetful B.forgiving
C.obedient D.timid
Answer: Option B
36. I thought about her a lot during the following months.
A.
succeeding B.proceeding
C.preceding D.receding
Answer: Option C
37. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.
A.
supervise B.slacken
C.control D.check
Answer: Option B
38. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
A.
strengthens B.opposes
C.contradicts D.verifies
Answer: Option C
39. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
A.
intentional B.conventional
C.usual D.permissible
Answer: Option A
40. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
A.
enmity B.meanness
C.jealousy D.poverty
Answer: Option B
41. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.
A.
aggravate B.create
C.defer D.push
Answer: Option C
42. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection of files and documents before preparing its report.
A.
meager
B.heavy
C.light D.short
Answer: Option A
43. Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A.
healthy B.respectful
C.inadequate D.smooth
Answer: Option B
44. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
A.
confused B.closed
C.started D.complicated
Answer: Option B
45. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated palace.A.neglected B.regenerated
C.renovated D.furnished
Answer: Option C
46. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
A.civilized
B.cruel
C.uncivilized D.bad
Answer: Option A
47. They had an insipid conversation.
A.
lively B.argumentative
C.loud D.curious
Answer: Option A
48. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for not supervising the work of his subordinates.
A.
received B.awarded
C.invited D.praised
Answer: Option D
49. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
A.
pride B.determination
C.honesty D.gentleness
Answer: Option A
50. Feasibility of the project is under study.
A.
unsuitability B.cheapness
C.impropriety D.impracticability
Answer: Option D
51. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.
A.
mysterious B.difficult
C.profound D.mystical
Answer: Option C
52. Poet often prefer ambiguity to
A.
clarity
B.certainty
C.rationality D.perversity
Answer: Option A
53. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.
A.
fight B.accept
C.welcome
D.repel
Answer: Option C
54. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A.
eagerness B.weakness
C.indifference D.softness
Answer: Option C
55. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
A.
passing B.immemorial
C.forgetful D.innocuous
Answer: Option B
56. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night.
A.
intermittent B.harsh
C.soft D.constant
Answer: Option D
57. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager income.
A.
continuous B.fabulous
C.hard D.small
Answer: Option D
58. They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary.
A.
grandeur B.arrogance
C.friendliness D.decency
Answer: Option B
59. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.A.regressive B.obstructive
C.retrograde D.abhorrent
Answer: Option A60. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
A.heavy B.unsavory
C.tasty D.nice
Answer: Option B
61. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.
A.fat B.belligerent
C.garrulous D.gaunt
Answer: Option D
62. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society.
A.permanent B.beneficial
C.parochial D.dangerous
Answer: Option B
63. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.
A.vainglorious B.indignant
C.triumphant
D.disturbed
Answer: Option C
64. Nothing has been organised properly and confusion seems inevitable.
A.inevident B.inefficient
C.ineligible D.uncertain
Answer: Option A
65. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.
A.easy B.possible
C.feasible D.alternate
Answer: Option C
66. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.
A.indefinite B.vague
C.idealistic D.optimistic
Answer: Option C
67. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.
A.please B.praise
C.belittle D.denigrate
Answer: Option B
68. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor officer intervened.
A.retaliatory B.perfunctory
C.conciliatory D.circuitous
Answer: Option C
69. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act.
A.revolutionary B.retrograde
C.brave D.outmoded
Answer: Option B
70. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.
A.unusual B.front
C.upper D.back
Answer: Option B